Where in the world is
The Bison Ranch at Coteau Ridge? Learn more about the area and how to get here!



It's in the Central Flyway, in the heart of the Prairie Potholes, where the density of wetlands per square mile is among the highest in the world!

It is 25 miles northwest of Jamestown, which is 100 miles west of Fargo, and 100 miles east of Bismarck. Coteau Ridge is 9 miles southwest of Pingree, North Dakota on 71st Ave SE.

Here is a map that shows its location:



Driving directions to
The Bison Ranch
at Coteau Ridge
from Jamestown, ND:

Travel north through Jamestown on Highway 281North. When you come to a village (13 miles north of Jamestown characterized by a big cement Hereford bull sitting alongside the road!) called Buchanan (don't blink your eyes or you will miss it!), set your odometer.

Now continue on Highway 281 North for another 3.5 miles until you come to 21st Street (a gravel road). There is a little turquoise storage shed in the west ditch that marks the turn! Travel west on 21st street for six miles. Look for a north-south road and street sign indicating you are on 71st Avenue. It is a gravel road also! Turn left (south) on 71st Avenue and travel south for one mile, the road is pine-lined and will curve west right into the place!

Learn about the area! Pingree, ND (9 miles from ranch) --Gateway to Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge offering scenic beauty , great birding and wildlife photography opportunity. --11 miles east of Chase Lake National Wildlife Refuge, home of the largest nesting pelican colony in North America. --Close to Jim Lake, offering great fishing and ice fishing. --Area of state known for great birding and wildlife watching, Pingree is on nationally known birding drives. See www.birdingdrives.com for more information. --In the midst of the Coteau region of North Dakota, which is a prime waterfowl nesting region of North America. The eighteen counties of North Dakota which make up the Coteau contain over one million temporary, seasonal, and semi-permanent wetlands that cover over 1.3 million acres. The average density of these three classes of wetlands is nearly 42 per square mile. These numerous wetlands coupled with adequate cover attract millions of nesting waterfowl and shore birds each year. -Community-run Pingree Cafe featuring hometown cafe and homemade food. --281 Stop - grille and bar featuring best steaks in the region, blackjack, reasonably-priced drinks and friendly local people. --Two churches: Congregational and Lutheran. Jamestown, ND (Pop: 16,000 25 miles southwest ranch) --Home of National Buffalo Museum, World's Largest Buffalo and Frontier Fort (old West village), live museum herd and albino buffalo. --Home of great fishing at Jamestown Reservoir (good fishing and all kinds of water recreation, Pipestem Reservoir (good fishing and boating). --Many hotels, restaurants and shopping. Carrington, ND (Pop: 2500, 26 miles northeast of ranch) --Many unique and charming gift shops. --Nine miles from Pipestem Creek, a unique place on the prairie producing beautiful products from the North Dakota earth for national and international markets. Featured on Good Morning America, Martha Stewart and nationally known gift shop. --A handful of hotels, restaurants and shopping. --Home of Dakota Grower's Pasta Company.

Links to help you get here!

The Bison Ranch is 25 miles northwest of Jamestown, ND, which is served by Northwest Airlines. (Jamestown Airport code is JMS)
Fargo Services	Fargo, North Dakota Vehicle Rental Agencies Air Service from Fargo
Bismarck Services	Bismarck Airline Schedules and Vehicle Rental Information

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The Bison Ranch at Couteau Ridge! 
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